The Gift Shop is located in the Anton Art Center in Downtown Mount Clemens, Michigan. We offer a wide variety of artwork for your gift-giving pleasure! Your choices can range from traditional to whimsical, useful to decorative. We are currently featuring the art of over 70 Michigan artists, and adding more all the time! Come and visit this Macomb County Gem!

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

The Gift Shop "Artist of the Month " for July is Lin Viglione. Lin creates in several different mediums, including: clay, pastel, watercolor, acrylics, photography, and collage. Here at The Gift Shop we have examples of her clay, photography, and collage work.

A beautiful clay angel mounted on marble created by Lin Viglione (VIG).

Sweet clay birds complete with bird seed from Lin Viglione (VIG).

Greeting cards made from photos by Lin Viglione (VIG).

8x10 matted collage created by Lin Viglione (VIG).

According to her Artist bio, Lin has said: "Reaching out to others with my art is my way of making things better...hard work for the hands and inspiration for the soul."

Inspired indeed! Come and see her work and more at The Gift Shop.

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after Lin's name shows her code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know she created it.)

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Art can be whimsical, silly, and just plain fun! Here at the Gift Shop we have artists with a sense of humor. Today we will look at the playful work of Arlene Breiling, Connie Sochacki, Daren Dundee, and Nancy Garcia.

Arlene Breiling (BREI) has worked in many different art mediums, from Abstracts to Zentangle, and just about everything in between! Currently we have her fun fabric-covered journals. Each one is unique, and you can replace the paper tablet when you have filled it up.

Connie Sochacki (SOCH) creates the most imaginative art dolls. Here is her latest "Spider Lady", complete with her own web, and wearing her heart on her sleeve!

Daren Dundee (DUN) is a sculptor using found objects. They are so very clever! Pictured is his piece titled "Springtime in the Rockies".

Nancy Garcia (GAR) has tried her hand at different art mediums. Pictured are her samples of "Kid Soap".
Each fragrant soap has a toy embedded inside, so kids get clean...and get a prize!

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Father's Day is coming, and here at The Gift Shop you will find something to delight every man in your life. Do they enjoy life on the water, a love of all-things automotive or sports related, or have a nostalgic streak? With those interests in mind let's look at the work of artists Robert Mowry, Michael Bowman, and Icon Tiles.

Robert Mowry (MOW) has a talent for capturing photographic images of Detroit and Michigan.

This nostalgic matted 11"x14" photo by Robert Mowry (MOW) is titled "Made in Detroit"

"Sunrise Grand Traverse Bay" by Robert Mowry (MOW). It is an 11"x14" matted photo.

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Our "Artist of the Month" for June is: Helena Kuttner-Giasson. Helena works in a variety of media including watercolor, pen and ink, pencil, and acrylic on canvas. She is well known artist and her work has been shown in many venues.
According to her artist statement:
"With a background in printmaking, the various techniques continue to influence my creative
process and the finished artwork. Creating images of nature...water, clouds, landscapes,
flowers...stirs memories of places and people fondly remembered."
Her works can be lush and flowing, crisp and precise, colorful, or subtle.
Here at The Gift Shop we have Helena's prints, original works, cards, even wine charms and key rings decorated with her artwork.

One of Helena Kuttner-Giasson's (KUTT) prints

Just two in Helena's series of bird cards

A beautiful 8"x10" print from Helena titled "Cumberland River View I"

One of Helena's original paintings

Another 8"x10" print from Helena titled "Summer Haze"

Helena's 8"x10 print titled "White Alyssum II"

Still another lovely 8"x10" print from Helena titled "Wild Moon"

I think we can agree that Helena Kuttner-Giasson is a very talented artist!

Showing now at Anton Art Center:Sisters of the Brush Saturday April 29 - June 4. This is an exhibition featuring members of the "Sisters of the Brush" artist group: Yvonne Thigpen, Diane O'Neil, Chandan Gupte, Kristen Robinson, Pat McGraw, Katherine Harra, Karen DeCarlo, and Barbara Markham. Artists Barbara Markham and Diane O'Neil have lovely note cards to sell during the exhibit. Self Portrait Show May 30 - June 28. Reception and awards on Saturday June 10, 1-3pm. This show exhibits selected works from members of the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Lakeside Palette Club of Saint Clair Shores, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts association. ART!Macomb 2017 (formerly known as Mount Clemens Art Fair) Friday June 2: noon-7pm, Saturday June 3: 10am-7pm, and Sunday June 4: 10am-5pm. Featuring 40+ artists, free activities, and entertainment in downtown Mount Clemens! Visit Anton Art Center and The Gift Shop when at ART!Macomb...the fair is right outside our front door!

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I decided to start this blog to let people know about The Gift Shop as a shopping destination for art and gifts. The Anton Art Center has become well-known, but not many knew that a wonderful Gift Shop was also inside.